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Sports medicine: is it only for people who play sports? Can you actually go to a sports medicine doctor if you’ve injured yourself lifting weights or after using the Stairmaster? The answer is yes! If you sustained an injury while exercising or playing sports, an orthopedic doctor specializing in sports medicine can diagnose your injury…
There are approximately 700,000 knee replacements performed each year in the United States. It is one of the most frequently performed joint replacement procedures. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about knee replacement surgery. Let’s take a few minutes to bust some of these myths! “Arthritis pain is a normal part of aging.” Arthritis…
The Bone & Joint Center and CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck in cooperation with Operation Walk USA is a way for the surgeons and medical staff to give back to the community. The mission of Operation Walk USA is to encourage and enable joint replacement surgeons to restore mobility and improve quality of life for uninsured patients…
If you just had shoulder surgery, you may feel a bit more pain compared to before the surgery. This is because your body needs time to heal properly after the trauma of surgery. A physical therapist can guide you through specific shoulder exercises that can help you improve affected muscles and regain your strength. In…
One of the more common accidents people experience is a sprained ankle. It can happen from stepping off a curb, walking down the stairs, hiking on a trail, or changing direction in sports. A sprained ankle most frequently occurs when a person places their foot on something unstable or an angled surface, then transfers their…
An orthopedic surgeon treats any kind of musculoskeletal issue, such as a broken bone, sprain or strain, or arthritis. This type of doctor often has an area of expertise – some may specialize in spine care, some treat the arms and shoulders, while others may focus on hip and knee replacement surgery. Every orthopedic physician…
If every move you make throughout the day is wrought with pain in your hip area, you should see a skilled orthopedic doctor for an evaluation. If the physician says that conventional, nonsurgical methods of treatment will not help your condition, then it may be time to consider getting a hip replacement. Some people suffer…
What might be causing your shoulder pain can involve a lot of guesswork – that is, until you see an experienced and qualified orthopedic specialist. Even so, your doctor will likely require X-rays or an MRI before an accurate diagnosis can be made. Your shoulder is quite literally the most complex joint in your body….
Orthopedic surgeons receive special training during their residency in how to replace a patient’s joint with a brand-new synthetic joint. These surgeons are regularly replacing diseased and arthritic knees with artificial joints, and the patients are up walking that day or the next. The process of arthroplasty of the knee – whether partial or complete…
Practice Safety This 4th of July Summertime in North Dakota can be a busy time as the weather heats up. After making it through the long cold months, many North Dakotans are excited for bon fires, summer sports, vacations, summer events, trips to the lake, days along the river, and fireworks during July. The 4th…
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